Question

A 76-year-old woman with amaurosis fugax and jaw pain is suspected of GCA. Which single investigation is most helpful to confirm the diagnosis after starting steroids?

Accepted Answer

Temporal artery biopsy

Answer

CT head

Answer

ESR only

Answer

ANA titre

Answer

Temporal artery ultrasound is sufficient to exclude if normal

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman with amaurosis fugax and jaw pain is suspected of GCA. Which single investigation is most helpful to confirm the diagnosis after starting steroids?